As a general rule, The Office of Corporate Philanthropy and The Merck Company Foundation do not support the following types of programs and/or organizations.
Individuals and for-profit organizations
Political organizations, campaigns and activities
Fraternal/labor/veteran organizations and activities
Religious organizations or groups whose activities are primarily sectarian in purpose (programs open to the community or providing a community benefit may qualify for funding)
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, veteran status or disability
Capital campaigns and endowments
Basic or clinical research projects, including epidemiological studies, clinical trials or other pharmaceutical studies
Direct medical care, including medical screening or testing and the purchase of medicines, vaccines or medical devices
Meetings, conferences, symposia or workshops that do not have and are not associated with long-term program objectives
Unrestricted general support
Fellowship/tuition support for training purposes intended for a specific individual or institution
Programs that directly support marketing and/or sales objectives of the company
Fund-raising events such as concerts, sporting events, annual appeals or membership drives and benefit dinners or galas (unrelated to organizations whose mission reflects OCP/TMCF giving priorities)
